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Explore 400 years of Virginia’s history and horticultural beauty as you visit homes and gardens during Historic Garden Week, America's oldest and largest statewide house and garden event. Learn about garden designs ranging from formal 18th-century terraces to backyard habitats, boxwood mazes and “secret” gardens. Experience superb flower arrangements created by members of The Garden Club of Virginia, with emphasis on colorful seasonal flowers and native plants.

Highlights

• Explore homes and gardens in Colonial Williamsburg, estates by the sea in Virginia Beach, and historic neighborhoods in Norfolk.
• Travel back in time at several Tidewater plantation homes, some only open during this week, that span the 17th to 19th centuries.
• Learn firsthand from Master Gardeners about the work of the Garden Clubs of Virginia and their efforts to preserve and reconstruct Virginia's rich gardening heritage.

Activity Notes

Considerable walking on uneven brick streets, along with grass, dirt or pebble paths.Coordinated by Road Scholar.

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The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!